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enThe Pivot to Asia: Are the EU and the US Partners or Competitors?http://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/the-pivot-to-asia-are-the-eu-and-the-us-partners-or-competitors
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Obama Administration has spoken of a “pivot” or “rebalance” toward Asia a foreign policy priority. But the U.S. is not alone in turning its sites toward the Pacific. The European Union continues to focus more and more on the Asian continent as well. Does the pivot present an opportunity for the E.U. and U.S. to draw upon shared values and a history of cooperation as they engage China and other Asian nations? Or will we see increased competition as both seek to benefit from the economic opportunities the region presents?</p></div></div></div>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:09:27 +0000lbooth32663 at http://www.wilsoncenter.orgIs North America’s Energy Boom a Global Game Changer? http://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/north-america%E2%80%99s-energy-boom-global-game-changer
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Increases in energy production in Canada and the U.S., combined with promising reforms in Mexico, are creating what some describe as a “North American energy renaissance.” The world’s energy equation is changing, with more developments on the way. What are the implications of traditional energy producers becoming consumers and consumers becoming producers? That’s the focus of this edition of REWIND.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:27:33 +0000lbooth32573 at http://www.wilsoncenter.orgU.S. Trade Strategy: Goals and Priorities http://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/us-trade-strategy-goals-and-priorities
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>From adding jobs and protecting the environment to building relationships and attempts to “rebalance” toward the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. trade agreements play a vital role. Ambassador Michael Froman, the nation’s 11th United States Trade Representative, provides context on trade strategy and the overall health of America’s trade equation. </p></div></div></div>Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:26:50 +0000lbooth32568 at http://www.wilsoncenter.orgNew Formula for Foreign Aid Provides New Hope for Successhttp://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/new-formula-for-foreign-aid-provides-new-hope-for-success
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Traditionally, U.S. foreign aid has relied heavily on government funded initiatives. But new models built around public-private partnerships are providing hope for better results. A National Conversation discussion focused on this emerging activity and also included a keynote address from USAID Administrator, <strong>Rajiv Shah</strong>.</p>
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